Videos

Video: Work Wonders with UPS Healthcare *

Take a quick 3-minute video tour of UPS's Healthcare warehousing and distribution solutions. Understand scale and scope versus in-house or other 3PL providers. Special focus on compliance and quality initiatives.

Distribution, package testing, cold chain | Posted May 6, 2010

Video: High-speed sleeving system

• Model SL7.5 300C continuous-motion sleever packs retort bowls into sleeves at a rate of 300/min • orients product into position and flips it over so product is packed into the sleeve upside-down before glue-sealing the top of the sleeve • sleeve blanks are loaded from a magazine equipped with a low-sleeve sensor, through a high-speed, four-spindle rotary feeder; system can also change over to run cartons Z Automation Co., Inc.

Cartoning | Posted July 6, 2010

Video: Mobile blister-packaging machine

• tabletop machine for blister-packaging applications is developed for major pharmaceutical and clinical trials labs • permits flexibility for short runs at minimal costs • options include nitrogen purge, Teflon-coated forming plates, pressure boosters and batch coding to enable blister-pack production from difficult-to-form materials while maintaining full traceability Sepha Ltd.

Thermoforming and blister manufacturing | Posted May 24, 2010

Video: Pharmaceutical adherence packaging machines

• third-generation pharmaceutical Blister Card Folder/Wallet Card machines emphasize modular stations and devices for flexibility and product changeover • available at speeds up to 300 packs/min, producing pharmaceutical wallet cards or assembly and folding of heat-sealed cards with field- or factory-installed modules • configurable for either online with blister thermoformer or offline in batch mode MGS Machine Corp.

Thermoforming and blister manufacturing | Posted May 20, 2010

Video: Vibration table testing at UPS

Package lab manager Quint Marini demonstrates a vertical vibration table conducting an ISTA 3A small parcel test simulation at the UPS Package Design and Testing Lab in Addison, IL.

Distribution, package testing, cold chain | Posted May 11, 2010

Video: Temperature/humidity chamber testing at UPS

At the 7,100 sq-ft UPS Package Design and Testing Lab in Addison, IL. package lab manager Quint Marini describes how pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical customers use the carrier’s test lab for temperature and humidity testing procedures.

Distribution, package testing, cold chain | Posted May 11, 2010

Video: Shot Live at Interphex: Compact Plunger Rod Inserting Machine for Syringes

Hasta Plunger Rod Inserting Machine which is designed specifically to insert plunger rods into syringe barrels.

Ampules, vials, syringes and tubes | Posted May 7, 2010

Video: Shot Live at Interphex: Small Footprint Capsule-Fuller for Clinical Trials and Labs

The LABBY is a modular, compact capsule filler that is fully automatic and can operate in either continuous or intermittent mode, depending on the type of dosing unit installed.

Tablet counting, weighing and filling | Posted May 7, 2010

Video: Semi-automatic deblistering machine

• Recoverx-SA recovers capsules, caplets, gel caps and tablets from aluminum blisters; separates products from waste packaging without contaminating product • operates on a variety of blister packs; is portable and may be bench- or floor-mounted using an optional stand, and placed next to any blister packaging machinery • designed for easy cleaning of contact parts; permits changeovers in minutes BellatRx

Thermoforming and blister manufacturing | Posted April 19, 2010

Video: Stretch-sleeve label applicator

• ST-2650 applies low-density polyethylene stretch-sleeve labels to as many as 80 containers/min, a 33% increase over the unit it replaces

Labeling | Posted April 12, 2010

Video: Vision inspection for solid-dose products

• Insight 100™ stand-alone vision inspection system automatically inspects any two-piece hard-shell capsule, oblong softgel, or caplet-shaped tablet • inspects up to 100,000 capsule-shaped objects/hr • designed with a seamless rotary feeding and silicone belt conveying system, enabling inspection of various dosage forms and sizes without costly change parts CapPlus Technologies

Inspection, verification and vision systems | Posted April 6, 2010

Video: Ink-jet printer

• i-Jet PoE (Power over Ethernet) HP-based ink-jet printer prints up to 3,000 unique 2D codes/min, with codes auto-formatted to either GS1 or ECC200 standards • Manufactured in Germany by Mark-O-Print, the printer is suitable for track-and-trace projects • compatible with all vision system platforms, it can use a just-released dye-based HP Ultra Black ink with a 10-hr decap time Code Tech

Coding, marking, printing | Posted March 24, 2010

Video: Materials to maintain temperature-sensitive products

Phase-change materials and insulating containers provide thermal properties for temperature-sensitive product shipments.

Distribution, package testing, cold chain | Posted March 2, 2010

Video: Small-character printer

Thermal ink-jet unit offers ease of use, versatility in print applications.

Coding, marking, printing | Posted February 22, 2010

Video: Transparent film option to foil for ultra-high barrier applications

Packaging materials provide strong oxygen and moisture barriers; may be laminated or extrusion-coated.

Flexible films, lidding and foils | Posted February 22, 2010

Video: Wet ink printing system

Provides cost-effective printing on porous surfaces for medical devices.

Coding, marking, printing | Posted February 22, 2010

Video: In-line printing equipment for medical devices

Rotary platen printer suited for medical device package printing applications.

Coding, marking, printing | Posted February 22, 2010

Video: Printer/applicator for produce initiative

Print-and-apply machine addresses Produce Traceability Initiative.

Coding, marking, printing | Posted February 22, 2010

Video: Digital imaging solutions

AlpVision demonstrates a digital imaging solution at Pack Expo Las Vegas 2009 that scans and detects packaging and labeling to determine if it is genuine or counterfeit.

Controls and automation | Posted December 9, 2009

Video: Flexible pouches offer recloseable convenience

Easy opening packs permit quick product access and unique recloseability.

Flexible films, lidding and foils | Posted November 11, 2009

Video: Intermittent-motion cartoner

Balcony-style machine reaches the performance level of continuous-motion cartoners.

Cartoning | Posted November 11, 2009

Video: Case packer, palletizer combination

Bergami case packer pairs with robotic mini palletizer in a small-footprint design.

Case erecting and packing | Posted November 11, 2009

Video: Calculations through operations customer support program

Adrian Possumato, global director, Healthcare Packaging with Multisorb Technologies, discusses the company’s customer support program.

Desiccants/sorbents | Posted October 8, 2009

Video: In-line digital print solutions

Versatile digital case coding is shown in this video shot at Pack Expo 2009.

Coding, marking, printing | Posted October 7, 2009

Video: Horizontal forming/filling/sealing

A close-up look at one of the 22 hf/f/s lines at contract manufacturer/packager American FlexPack’s facility in Green Bay, WI.

Bagging, pouching, form/fill/seal | Posted June 1, 2009

Video: Track-and-trace serialization concept for bundled pharma bottles

FROM PACK EXPO 2008: Omega demonstrates proof-of-concept track-and-trace system for shrink bundled bottles integrating Fanuc robot, Cognex vision system and Videojet coding/tracking system.

Anti-counterfeiting, track-and-trace, authentication | Posted March 28, 2009

Video: High-output, accurate bottle fillers

For virtually any production environment, including generic and contract packaging applications, Aylward’s ACT9000 bottle filler models operate at 100-, 200-, or 300-bottle/min speeds.

Tablet counting, weighing and filling | Posted March 28, 2009

Video: Automatic wraparound labeling system at an affordable price

This video of a wraparound labeling machine from Quadrel Labeling Systems shows hand loading, label application, and inspection of a small-diameter hand sanitizer.

Labeling | Posted March 28, 2009

Video: New robotic system helps AstraZeneca maintain high production rates

Robotization of the end-of-line packaging systems for Nexium has enabled AstraZeneca to maintain high production rates while accommodating flexible and varied product packaging requirements.

Robotics | Posted March 28, 2009

Video: Super Seal Induction Cap Sealing System

Enercon’s Super Seal™ Series takes another leap forward with the new Super Seal™ Deluxe. This powerful new system features microprocessor control, a sophisticated operator interface and an advanced sealing head design to maximize performance.

Sealing | Posted March 28, 2009

Video: Video shows accumulation and depucking of small tubes for pharmaceuticals

Accumulation and depucking solutions from FlexLink are ideal for pills, dental implants, laboratory apparatus, eyeglass lenses, fluid meters measuring and control devices, and more.

Conveying/material handling | Posted March 28, 2009

Video: Monoblock vial filler meets pharma cGMP standards

Video from Capmatic shows CONQUEST™ fully mechanical continuous motion rotary monoblock filler and stopperer that meets cGMP standards for pharmaceutical applications.

Liquid Filling | Posted March 28, 2009

Video: OEE-enhancing horizontal cartoner

The high-speed (400 cartons/min) MGS Machine (www.mgsmachine.com) StealthII™ continuous-motion cartoner is designed for efficiency in the pharmaceutical market. It offers several features that can assist Overall Equipment Effectiveness including tool-less changeover, single-button reset, and OEE data collection.

Cartoning | Posted March 28, 2009

Video: 220/min tube filling

The dual-head ProSys ProTrac 220 High-Speed Tube Filler for plastic, laminate, or aluminum squeeze tubes uses a racetrack configuration and servos to speed production for the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and adhesive industries.

Liquid Filling | Posted March 28, 2009

Video: Capsule and liquid filling lines ease growing pains

Sports nutrition and supplement products manufacturer and co-packer All American Pharmaceutical eases growing pains with new state-of-the art capsule and liquid filling lines.

Tablet counting, weighing and filling | Posted March 28, 2009

Video: New machines makes stand-up and fin-seal pouch-making quick and easy

Randy Uebler, general manager of KHS Bartelt explains how the company’s new Innopouch K series pouching machine provides features that speed the manufacture and filling of a range stand-up and fin seal-style pouches for food, personal care, pharmaceutical, and other applications.

Thermoforming and blister manufacturing | Posted March 28, 2009

Video: Flexible filling line handles beverages at 80 bottles/min

Fully integrated filling line allows supplement and sports nutrition co-packer All American Pharmaceutical to meet the demand for its homeopathic and RTD sports and nutrition beverages and concentrates.

Liquid Filling | Posted March 28, 2009

Video: Authentication down to tablet or capsule

Contract packager Tjoapack installs a tablet line with coding, scanning, and software capabilities that deliver traceability from pallet all the way back to the unit dose.

Anti-counterfeiting, track-and-trace, authentication | Posted March 28, 2009

Video: High-capacity line supports sweetener launch

A breakthrough all-natural, zero-calorie sweetener from Cargill, Truvia is packed in a unique, hooded carton on a custom line that produces nearly 300 million sachets/year.

Thermoforming and blister manufacturing | Posted March 28, 2009

Video: Tablet count and fill system

The Rx-FILL from BellatRx operates in manual, semi-automatic, or automatic modes for solid-dose applications. Expandable design permits bench-top use or conveyor mounting, in single, twin, or quad-fill configurations.

Tablet counting, weighing and filling | Posted March 28, 2009

Video: Intermittent-motion horizontal cartoner

Campak's PMM erects cartons by means of an articulated twin blade, prevents product from straying out of the carton, and is equipped with a Mechanical Memory system for rapid size changeovers.

Cartoning | Posted March 27, 2009

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